19.10
SoftConnacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap
- Prize money: £56434.78
- 2m 0f 179y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £73.10
- Place: £10.10
Form: 1815/0
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (1) |
2nd Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
|
1st 20 (16) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
10st 13lb |
Two wins in France for Nicolas Clement, suited by 1m4f; was off for 21 months before finishing in rear in a 2m handicap at the Curragh a month ago on Irish debut; the least likely of the stable's four runners judged on that run. |
33/1 |
|
15th 3 (14) |
28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Dual winner in France for Nicolas Clement; debuts for Willie Mullins after a 21 month absence; looks the third string of the Closutton runners. |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.20
Form: 00/4-4
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 110y |
11st 13lb |
soon led, clear after 2f, joined from 6f out, headed but prominent over 4f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost third final strides |
100/30 |
|
12th 17 |
3rd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb |
led, headed but prominent after 2nd |
8/1 |
|
2nd 16 (3) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 1lb |
Won a handicap hurdle over a staying trip at Ballinrobe in May; not a bad run in a 1m6f conditions race at Fairyhouse last time; others have stronger credentials. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 13/69-
Last run: 360 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (14) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 4lb |
Has run only four times since a 1m2f Roscommon maiden win for Paddy Twomey in 2022; an intriguing runner on first run since finishing second in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last Christmas on his only start for Sam Curling. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Won a maiden at three for Paddy Twomey but only ran three times after that; debuts over hurdles here for Sam Curling and probably best watched. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (21) |
4th Aug 2023 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Lightly-raced; 1m2f Roscommon maiden winner last year before not being disgraced when finishing third in conditions race at Killarney, beaten 2.5l by Shark Bay; returned after ten months off when finishing sixth back at Killarney in May, shaping as if he would come on for the run; tongue strap and visor applied now but opening mark looks stiff. |
14/1 |
33/1
- Place: £6.00
Form: 193-67 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 5f 129y |
11st 0lb |
raced in third throughout, nudged along when detached before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, no extra after last, no match for first two |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
9st 12lb |
Admirable veteran has won over C&D and no sign of any reduction in his ability this year; good runs under both codes at Galway and had Teed Up and Mt Leinster behind when fourth in the big amateur handicap. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, prominent 4 out, challenging 2 out, briefly led run-in, weakened towards finish |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 1402-1
Last run: 82 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
31st Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 0lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, headway 2 out, no impression approaching last, weakened run-in |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 4112-5
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 19 (11) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 0lb |
Progressive last year, winning twice and was just foiled in hat-trick attempt at Listowel festival; opened hurdles account at the fourth attempt, making all at Bellewstown in April; could be peaking at the right time for this following a pleasing 1m4f run at the Curragh; closely matched with Lot Of Joy on that evidence. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
30th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Progressive last year, winning twice and was just foiled in hat-trick attempt at Listowel festival; hurdling in the Spring, readily making all at Bellewstown last time; back from a short break but still on a competitive mark and ground coming in his favour. |
15/2 |
100/1
Form: 0-7009 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (4) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
9st 11lb |
Looked to be on the slide until running well when seventh of 20 in the big amateur handicap at Galway where headgear (left off here) seemed to help; pulled up over hurdles later that week; first visit here. |
11/1 |
|
7 |
3rd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 3lb |
midfield, headway and prominent halfway |
33/1 |
|
7th 15 (5) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 2lb |
Talented sort in his prime for Willie Mullins; poor form in Flat handicaps this season, sent off at three-figure odds all four starts; cheekpieces tried now. |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: 217-75
Last run: 67 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (9) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
12st 2lb |
Merit's respect on last year's Chester Cup win; unplaced in a staying handicap at Newbury in April; takes a big drop in class now after contesting Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
disputed lead, led clearly after 2f, increased tempo 4f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon lost fourth |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
disputed lead, led clearly after 2f, increased tempo 4f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon lost fourth |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 6800-3
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (3) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 1lb |
prominent, went second over 3f out |
11/2 |
|
9th 11 (20) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 5lb |
Could manage only sixth behind Teed Up when 4-1 second favourite for this race 12 months ago; later well beaten in a 1m4f Listed race at this venue in which Enfranchise was second, and beaten favourite for the Cesarewitch; should be spot-on following Curragh third whicch matches her closely with Pinot Gris; stable selected. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
30th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Absent since midfield when favourite for Cesarewitch at Newmarket last October; ground to suit but ideally wants further |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-13 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (22) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 12lb |
Close up in third in a valuable 2m handicap chase at Punchestown on his first run since finishing seventh in last season's Galway Plate; two runs in conditions races on the Flat since, won at Listowel, third at Bellewstown; makes handicap debut at the age of ten; rider has won this twice in recent years, respected. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
4th Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 71y |
11st 5lb |
Close up in a valuable 2m handicap chase at Punchestown on his return from an absence and he then made it 2-2 on the Flat in a similar race to this at Listowel (1m5f, good); beat a progressive rival there with plenty in hand. |
13/8 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 5f 80y |
11st 0lb |
raced in second, led under 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on well |
11/8 |
5/1
Form: 7-5111
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (19) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 4lb |
Progressive stayer; comfortably justified favouritism over 1m4f at Dundalk in February; readily followed up in the 2m2f Chester Plate on his first attempt beyond 1m4f (outside of hurdling); officially handed over to Cathy O'Leary who supervised his Northumberland Vase triumph; rider's sole winner gained over hurdles for Tony Martin. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 (12) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has done well for the now-suspended Tony Martin this year; comfortably justified favouritism at Dundalk on most recent AW start, then readily followed up in the Chester Plate (2m2f) on his first attempt beyond 1m4f outside of hurdling; should have more to offer over staying distances; commands respect despite another big rise in the weights. |
3/1 |
4/1
Form: 200-09 CD
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (11) |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 110y |
12st 2lb |
Useful dual-purpose sort but has been well below best in both codes lately and has to return to his form of last year. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (8) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Had a beano at last year's Galway festival but it was a very different story this time around when well beaten Flat and hurdles; last year's C&D second to Lord Erskine provides some grounds for optimism but clearly risky at present. |
16/1 |
|
13th 19 |
3rd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 1/400-
Last run: 288 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (21) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 6lb |
Seasoned dual-purpose sort (123-rated hurdler); has been running over fences to little effect; moderate Flat form in 2023, limited appeal. |
40/1 |
|
5th 3 |
12th Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Seasoned dual-purpose sort (123-rated hurdler) but recent belated chase debut effort leaves him with plenty to find. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Useful dual-purpose sort at his best, winning premier handicaps over hurdles and on the Flat; probably best watched on chasing debut after a break. |
22/1 |
8/1
Form: 06/43-
Last run: 364 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (7) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden winner for Johnny Murtagh at three; won a maiden hurde last summer; ran a fine race when 25-1 third to Teed Up here 12 months ago; lacks a recent run but should not be ruled out; blinkers now added to usual tongue-tie. |
8/1 |
|
5th 11 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Had a simple task in a maiden hurdle at Limerick in July; ran in snatches when flopping at Kilbeggan last time; in between those two runs, put in an excellent effort on the Flat at Galway when third behind Teed Up in the big amateur handicap. |
14/1 |
|
0 5 |
25th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Quality Flat type for Johnny Murtagh last year won a Limerick maiden hurdle on third start in this sphere before a fine run on the Flat in a premier handicap at Galway; major chance. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: 100-80 C
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 10 (18) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 5lb |
Fit from hurdling, fair fourth at Killarney since 2m4f win at Sligo; badly out of form on Flat since last year's Northumberland Vase win; stiff task against that background. |
25/1 |
|
4th 15 |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 85y |
11st 0lb |
Decent stayer on the Flat and off the mark hurdling at the sixth attempt when taking recent 2m4f Sligo handicap in runaway fashion on good ground; hit with 12lb hike for that but still on a decent mark compared to the Flat; one to consider. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 1/46 C
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
15th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Dual-purpose but been struggling for form in both codes; well-beaten on the Flat at Galway last month; same story on last run over hurdles at Bellewstown; last win came in a Cheltenham handicap chase in 2022 off 135; thrown in off 117 on that form but impossible to fancy on recent exploits. |
16/1 |
|
16th 17 (13) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 0lb |
Five wins over jumps, much more effective over fences (rated 137) than hurdles (117); has run only three times on the Flat; this rider aboard when a 28-1 winner of a 1m4f maiden at the 2022 festival; soundly beaten behind Enniskerry at Listowel; in rear over hurdles on latest. |
33/1 |
|
14th 15 |
6th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 40y |
10st 10lb |
held up in midfield, soon weakened |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 8500-4
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 3 (10) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 13lb |
Dual winner in Germany and a fine fifth for Gordon Elliott in the Ascot Stakes last season; finished last in two big handicaps after that; close-up fourth of eight on stable debut at Navan in April provides some reassurance; faces stiffer task now. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
7th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
took keen hold, midfield, steady headway from 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, not pace to challenge |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
7th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
took keen hold, midfield, steady headway from 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, not pace to challenge |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 516-05
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (7) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 80y |
8st 9lb |
dwelt start, ducked right start, took keen hold, towards rear early, in touch with leaders after 4f |
20/1 |
|
18th 18 (23) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 0lb |
Fast ground 1m4f winner for Charlie Johnston last season; showed massive improvement from his Irish debut when fifth in a recent conditions event over 1m7f at at Leopardstown; more needed. |
33/1 |
|
5th 1 (11) |
11th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
soon prominent, led after 1f |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 75509- C
Last run: 281 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 10lb |
Won a premier handicap over 1m4f here at the 2022 festival, fair fifth of 17 in the same race last season; fit from a hurdling campaign in which he has been placed in three consecutive maidens; half-brother to the stable's 2016 winner Swamp Fox; brother to smart jumper Knappers Hill; potentially interesting if he gets the trip. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
5th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, led narrowly early, prominent after 1st, led again from 3 out, faced challenge and clear with one other 2 out, headed approaching last, ridden and no extra run-in, no match for winner |
7/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, bit short of room when switched right before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon switched right, no extra after last, no match for first two |
5/4 |
66/1
Form: 3161/7
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 9lb |
Useful Flat form for Ger Lyons in 2021, winning three times; generally disappointing over jumps; tailed off on return to Flat at Killarney 13 days ago. |
66/1 |
|
7th 3 (11) |
16th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 185y |
10st 3lb |
Decent Flat handicapper, three wins include C&D conditions event and Leopardstown handicap off 90 in 2021; hasn't hit the heights expected of over hurdles and faller on chase debut when last seen over 14 months ago. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
1st May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, pushed along after 3 out, disputing third when fell 2 out |
10/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1790.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €1033.55 |
| Tricast | €10557.79 |
| Trifecta | €4112.00 |